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ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
American College of Sports Medecine Resources for the Personal Trainer, 3rd ed
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01/10/2012

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Term

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Anatomical Position

Definition
Body erect, feet together, arms at side, palms forward, thumbs facing outward, fingers extended
Term

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Frontal Plane

Definition
aka Coronal Plane... Divides the body into anterior and posterior (front & back) portions
Term

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Sagittal Plane

Definition
Divides the body into right and left sides
Term

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Transverse Plane

Definition
aka Axial or Horizontal Plane... Divides the body into superior and inferior (upper & lower) portions
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Anterior

Definition
The front of the body, ventral
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Arm

Definition
Shoulder to Elbow
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Bilateral

Definition
Both Sides
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Contralateral

Definition
On the opposite side
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Deep

Definition
Below the surface
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Distal

Definition
Farther from any reference point
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Forearm

Definition
Elbow to Wrist
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Inferior

Definition
Away from thre head; lower, caudal
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Lateral

Definition
Away from the midline; to the side
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Leg

Definition
Knee to Ankle
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Medial

Definition
Toward the midline
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Posterior

Definition
The back of the body; dorsal
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Prone

Definition
Lying face down
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Proximal

Definition
Closer to any reference point
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Superficial

Definition
Located close to / on body surface
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Superior

Definition
Toward the head; higher, cephalic
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Supine

Definition
Lying face up
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Thigh

Definition
Hip to Knee
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Unilateral

Definition
One Side
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Valgus

Definition
Distal segment of joint, deviates laterally
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

Varsus

Definition
Distal segment of joint, deviates medially
Term

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Anatomical Locations & Positions

 

 Ipsilateral

Definition
On the same side
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Flexion

Definition
Decrease joint angle; usu anteriorly in Sagittal plane
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Abduction

Definition
Moving away from midline; usu in Frontal plane
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Adduction

Definition
Moving toward midline; usu in Frontal plane
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Depression

Definition
Movement of the scapula inferiorly in the Frontal plane
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Downward Rotation

Definition
Inferior and medial movenent of the inferior angle of the scapula in the Frontal plane
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Elevation

Definition
Movement of the scapula superiorly in the Frontal plane
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Extension

Definition
Increasing joint angle; usus posteriorly in Sagittal plane
Term

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Joint Movement

 

External Rotation

Definition
Rotation in the Tranverse plane away from the midline of the body
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Horizontal Adduction

Definition
Movement towards the midline of the body in the Transverse plane; usu describes horizontal humerus movement
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Horizontal Abduction

Definition
Movement away from the midline of the body in the Transverse plane; usu describes horizontal humerus movement
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Internal Rotation

Definition
Rotation in the Tranverse plane toward the midline of the body
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Lateral Flexion

Definition
Right or Left movement away from the midline of the body in the frontal plane; usu describes neck & torso
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Protraction

Definition
Movement of the scapula away from the spine in the Transverse plane
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Retraction

Definition
Movement of the scapula toward the spine in the Transverse plane
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Rotation

Definition
Rotation in the Transverse plane ; usu neck or torso
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Upward Rotation

Definition
Superior and lateral movenent of the inferior angle of the scapula in the Frontal plane
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Circumduction

Definition

A compound circular movement involving flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction, circumscribing a cone shape

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Term

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Joint Movement

 

Dorsiflexion

Definition
Flexing the foot so that the foot moves anteriorly in the Sagittal plane
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Eversion

Definition
Abducting the ankle
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Inversion

Definition
Adducting the ankle
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Opposition

Definition
Diagonal movement of the thumb to touch the pinky finger
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Plantarflexion

Definition
Extending the ankle so that the foot moves posteriorly in the Sagittal plane
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Pronation (foot/ankle)

Definition
Combined movements of abduction and eversion resulting in lowering of the medial margin of the foot
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Radial Deviation

Definition
Abduction of the wrist in the Frontal plane
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Supination

Definition
Combined movements of adduction and inversion resulting in raising of the medial margin of the foot
Term

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Joint Movement

 

Ulnar Deviation

Definition
Adduction of the wrist in the Frontal plane
Term
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Skeletal System
Definition
Cartilage, periosteum, & bone tissue...206 bones associated with personal training.
Term
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Periosteum
Definition
Party of skeletal system... create new bone, point of attachment for ligaments & tendons (involved in bone growth, repair & nutrition
Term
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Axial Skeleton
Definition
The skull, vertebral column, sternum and ribs
Term
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Appendicular Skeleton
Definition
Upper and lower limbs and related girdles
Term
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Articular System
Definition
System comprised of Joints, bones, and ligaments
Term
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Ligaments
Definition
Tissue connecting bone to bone
Term
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Joints
Definition
Moveable place of anatomical union between bones
Term
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Types of Joints

Synarthrodial
Definition
Joint - does not move, skull
Term
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Types of Joints

Amphiarthrodial
Definition
Joint - move slightly, held by ligaments
Term
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Types of Joints

Diarthrodial
Definition
Joint - (Synovial) Most common, enclosed, lubricated, shock absorbing, reduce friction
Term
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Open Chain Movement
Definition
Movement in which distal segment of joint moves in space.
Term
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Closed Chain Movement
Definition
Movement in which distal segment of joint does NOT move in space.
Term
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ROM - Range of Motion
Definition
Hypermobile and hypomobile, degree of movement, measured with goniometer or inclinometer.
Term
Page 46 Ch 3

Joint Stability
Definition
Not universal, ROM had inverse relationship, affected by ligaments, muscles & tendons, fascia, atmospheric pressure & bone structure of joint.
Term
Page 49 Ch 3

Parallel Muscles
Definition
These muscle fibers run in line with the pull of the muscle..e.g., sartorius, bicep, rhomboids, & pectoralis major.
Term
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Origin
Definition
The muscle attachment that is more stationary and proximal
Term
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Insertion
Definition
The muscle attachment located on the bone that moves more and usually more distally.
Term
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Agonist
Definition
The muscle (muscles) primarily responsible for the action or movement
Term
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Antagonist
Definition
The muscle(s) that relax to permit primary movement and contract to act as a brake asset the completion of the movement.
Term
Page 50 Ch 3

Synergists
Definition
Fixators, stabilizers... prevent unwanted movement, bracing part of the body against a force.
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